Writing Task 1: The Basics
Step 2: Rewrite the story from Step 1, but combine some of the sentences using "Coordination".
(See p 7 & p 8 in the BASICs Handout.)
You may only use "simple sentences" & "compound sentences" on this page.
title: The Love Story
This is a good story. However, you may only use "simple sentences" & "compound sentences" on this page. I highlighted all of the sentences that are not simple or compound----many of them are complex sentences-----change the highlighted sentences to either simple or compound sentences.----If you have any questions, look at the handout!
The main character is Micky.He is a man,and he has many friends.He is not only a famous star, but also he is a PSU student. He has many cars.He lives in Portland and he likes to play soccer. One day, in the moning he went to class, and he bought a cup of coffee.
He found his wallet from his bag, but he didn't find it. He was very worried.
At this time, a girl helped him to buy a coffee together. They talked with each other, and they found some same hobbies.
They had to go to different class, so Micky asked the girl's phone number.
The girl gave her phone number to Micky, and said " I am glad to meet you".(I am not sure this sentence,after " said " i need to use " , " or " : " or nothing? )
Afrer that day, he asked her to go out and play together.They were both student, therefore they usually studied together. Not a long time, they fell in love.
The girl didn't kown it. Micky was very busy, for he was a famous star.
He wasa good student on Monday to Friday. However,on weekend he becamea star.
After two weeks, the girl began to distrust Micky. In addition, she begin to feel comfortable with him.
It was very hard for her to find Micky, therefore she was afaird.
Maybe he already hadn't loved her.she was thinking a lot about that . he was very good to her and nice.However, he Disappears in the weekends.
Her friend told her about Micky. He is a star,and Micky is hisschool name.
She was very angry, for she was deceived by Micky.
Step 2: Rewrite the story from Step 1, but combine some of the sentences using "Coordination".
(See p 7 & p 8 in the BASICs Handout.)
You may only use "simple sentences" & "compound sentences" on this page.
title: The Love Story
This is a good story. However, you may only use "simple sentences" & "compound sentences" on this page. I highlighted all of the sentences that are not simple or compound----many of them are complex sentences-----change the highlighted sentences to either simple or compound sentences.----If you have any questions, look at the handout!
The main character is Micky.He is a man,and he has many friends.He is not only a famous star, but also he is a PSU student. He has many cars.He lives in Portland and he likes to play soccer. One day, in the moning he went to class, and he bought a cup of coffee.
He found his wallet from his bag, but he didn't find it. He was very worried.
At this time, a girl helped him to buy a coffee together. They talked with each other, and they found some same hobbies.
They had to go to different class, so Micky asked the girl's phone number.
The girl gave her phone number to Micky, and said " I am glad to meet you".(I am not sure this sentence,after " said " i need to use " , " or " : " or nothing? )
Afrer that day, he asked her to go out and play together.They were both student, therefore they usually studied together. Not a long time, they fell in love.
The girl didn't kown it. Micky was very busy, for he was a famous star.
He was a good student on Monday to Friday. However,on weekend he became a star.
After two weeks, the girl began to distrust Micky. In addition, she begin to feel comfortable with him.
It was very hard for her to find Micky, therefore she was afaird.
Maybe he already hadn't loved her.she was thinking a lot about that .
he was very good to her and nice.However, he Disappears in the weekends.
Her friend told her about Micky. He is a star, and Micky is his school name.
She was very angry, for she was deceived by Micky.
Finally, they broke up.